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How to get from Elgin to Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Elgin to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 390 bus from 79th St & Roberts Rd station to Midway Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

186min$8.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 390
390
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from 79th St & Roberts Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th St & Roberts Rd
    ID 9102
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 390390
    Wait for bus
    390
    Cicero Ave & 47th St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Cta Station
    ID 9148
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2201| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Elgin to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 390 bus from 79th St & Roberts Rd station to Cicero & Archer station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 62 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

186min$8.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 390
390
Bus - 62
62
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from 79th St & Roberts Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th St & Roberts Rd
    ID 9102
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 390390
    Wait for bus
    390
    Cicero Ave & 47th St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cicero & Archer
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Archer & Cicero (Ne)
    ID 4402
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Dearborn & Marina City (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dearborn & Jackson (North)
    ID 14508
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2201| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elgin to Elgin

The distance between Elgin, Chicago and Elgin, Chicago is approximately 54.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 186 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elgin to Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Elgin

Elgin is located at Elgin, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1.

Train stations close to Elgin:

  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to Elgin:

  • Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • State St & Chicago St

Public transit stations close to Elgin, Chicago

Elgin is located at Elgin, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Jackson St & Chicago St.

Train stations close to Elgin:

  • Elgin
  • National St
  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin:

  • Jackson St & Chicago St
  • N State St & W Highland Ave
  • W Highland Ave & N State St

By bus and train

To get from Elgin to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 390 bus from 79th St & Roberts Rd station to Cicero & Archer station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 62 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

186min$8.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 390
390
Bus - 62
62
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from 79th St & Roberts Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th St & Roberts Rd
    ID 9102
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 390390
    Wait for bus
    390
    Cicero Ave & 47th St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cicero & Archer
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Archer & Cicero (Ne)
    ID 4402
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Dearborn & Marina City (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dearborn & Jackson (North)
    ID 14508
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2201| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elgin to Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 186 minutes, using Bus line 390, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elgin to Elgin?

    The alternative route takes 186 minutes, using Bus line 390, Bus line 62, Bus line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Elgin in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elgin to Elgin in Chicago?

    The 390 bus line goes from 79th St & Roberts Rd station near Elgin to Cicero Ave & 47th St station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Elgin station near Elgin in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Elgin to Elgin in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Elgin and Elgin in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 3 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Elgin to get to Elgin in Chicago?

    Get on the 390 bus from the 79th St & Roberts Rd stop near Elgin in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Elgin and Elgin in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Elgin station, which is closest to Elgin in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus, Chicago 'L' and train fare from Elgin to Elgin?

    The ride from Elgin to Elgin costs $8.75.

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